promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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This promo is an opportunity for players to kick off the weekend with bonuses. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025 Once the boat was loaded, the man in the white T-shirt waved his arms like a bandleader, leading the migrants in a chant for one of his TikTok promo videos. Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025 Use the promo code EVERYTHING to redeem your discount at checkout. Tim Chan, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025 Glaser is a roast-master, and in the new promo for the late-night show, some SNL cast members asked the comedian to roast them. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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